Description
These Beef and Cheese Hand Pies are savory, satisfying treats that are perfect for a snack, appetizer, or even a main course. They are filled with seasoned ground beef, onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and cheddar cheese, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Easy to make and great for freezing, they are a versatile and delicious option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup finely diced onion
- Garlic (minced or 2 cloves, minced)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (or Dijon substitute)
- Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 ounces (about 2 cups) shredded cheddar cheese
For the pies:
- 1 sheet (12 oz) frozen puff pastry, thawed
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425 °F.
- Cook the filling: In a large nonstick skillet over high heat, cook the ground beef, garlic, and onion until beginning to brown, about 7 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Mix in the shredded cheddar.
- Prepare the pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into a 14‑inch square. Cut into four 7‑inch squares.
- Fill and assemble: Place a quarter of the beef mixture on each square. Brush the edges with beaten egg, fold into triangles, and seal the edges.
- Final steps: Transfer to a parchment‑lined baking sheet, brush the tops with more egg, cut two vents in each pie, and freeze for 10 minutes. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, chill the filling first and use stronger cheese variations.
- These hand pies freeze well before baking—freeze after assembly and bake straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer, Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: ~500 kcal
- Sugar: ~2 g
- Sodium: ~600 mg
- Fat: ~30 g
- Saturated Fat: ~15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~12 g
- Trans Fat: ~0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: ~35 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Protein: ~20 g
- Cholesterol: ~80 mg
